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1000w Version 1.2 12V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Manual BATTERY POWER INVERTERS

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1000w Version 1.212V Pure Sine Wave Inverter Manual

BATTERY POWER INVERTERS

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Important Safety Instructions Please save these instructions.

This manual contains important safety, installation, and operating instructions for the inverter. The following symbols are used throughout the manual:

Inverter Safety

The inverters are suitable for 12V Battery Banks ONLY.ALWAYS make sure inverter is in OFF position and disconnect all AC and DC connecting when working on any circuit associated with the inverter.NEVER connect the AC output of the unit directly to an Electrical Breaker Panel/ Load Centre which is also fed from the utility power / generator.When connecting battery terminals, ensure the polarity of the battery connections is correct. Incorrect polarity may cause permanent damage to the unit.Be careful when touching bare terminals of capacitors as they may retain high lethal voltages even after power is removed.

Installation and wiring must comply with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC) and must be done by a certified technician.Read all of the instructions and cautions in the manual before beginning the installation.There are no serviceable parts for this inverter. Do NOT disassemble or attempt to repair the inverter.Make sure all connections going into and from the inverter are tight. There may be sparks when making connections, therefore, make sure there are not flammable materials or gases near installation.

Indicates a potentially dangerous condition. Use extreme caution when performing this task.

Indicates a critical procedure for safe and proper operation of the inverter.

Indicates a procedure or function that is important to the safe and proper operation of the inverter.

NOTE

CAUTION

WARNING

General Safety Information

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Do NOT let the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery touch each other.Use only sealed lead-acid, flooded, or gel batteries which must be deep cycle.Explosive battery gases may be present while charging. Be certain there is enough ventilation to release the gases.Be careful when working with large lead acid batteries. Wear eye protection and have fresh water available in case there is contact with the battery acid.Over-charging and excessive gas precipitation may damage the battery plates and activate material shedding on them. Too high of an equalizing charge or too long of one may cause damage. Please carefully review the specific requirements of the battery used in the system.

Battery Safety

The unit should be installed in a well-ventilated, cool, and dry environment. Make sure the fans of the unit and the ventilation holes are not blocked.Do not expose the unit to rain, moisture, snow, or liquids of any type.

Installation Safety

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General Information

Included Components

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Table of Contents

Operation

Identification of Parts (AC Side)

Identification of Parts (DC Side)

Installation

Location Recommendations

Sizing a Battery Bank

Grounding

DC Side Connection

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AC Side Operation 13

Inverter Troubleshooting

External Fusing

Specifications

Dimensions

1000W

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Eco Power Saving Mode Instruction 14

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General Information

Pure Sine Wave

Key Features

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The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Power Inverter delivers superior performance for remote off-grid applications, capable of producing cleaner, smoother, and more reliable electricity for a user’s electronic needs.

The Renogy Power Inverters output a pure sine wave similar to the waveform of the grid power. In a pure sine wave, the voltage rises and falls in a smooth fashion with very low harmonic distortion and cleaner utility-like power.

This gives users stable enough power to operate tools, fans, lights, computers, and other electronics without any interference. Pure sine wave inverters are in many cases more efficient, allowing users to use less energy and allow for more device capability. The main advantage to pure sine wave inverters is that they are used to operate sensitive electronic devices that require a high quality waveform with little harmonic distortion. Almost any electronic device could be powered using a pure sine wave inverter.

Robust and sleek designPure sine wave output(THD<3%)Excellent Surge Rating:2x the Power RatingOptimized for 12VDC system voltageEasy-to-read LED indicator displayMultiple protection features(LVD,HVD,AC Overload and Over Temperature)Clean power for safe operation of sensitive electronicsPower Saving Mode to conserve energy

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Included Components

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Battery Inverters will be shipped with inverter cables and a remote control for powering the inverter on or off.

Inverter Model Gauge

1000W 4 AWG

Wired remote control

List dimensions

Thickness

Wire length

2.88 x 2.31 x .94in / 73 x 58.7 x 23mm

0.63in / 1.5mm

Approx 19.8ft

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Identification of Parts (AC Side)

Key Parts1. High Output AC Terminals — These terminals are for connecting 110 Volt AC devices that require more than 8.3 amps to operate or for connection to distributed wiring that has multiple AC outlets. Remove the two screws on protective cover to access the terminals. Any AC output wiring that is directly connected must comply with US National Electric Code (NEC) wiring gauge recommendations.

NEUTRAL and GROUND are bonded inside the inverter to comply with the National Electric Code (NEC) requirement that any AC source must have aneutral to ground connection.

Figure 2: 1000W Inverter

LEFT

Neutral (N) Ground(G)

Middle Right

Live(L)

2. Power LED (Green) — When this green LED is lit, the inverter is operating. — When this green LED is flashing, the inverter is in ECO power saving mode.3. GFCI LED (Yellow) — When the yellow LED is lit, the ground fault circuit has been interrupted. Shut down the inverter and restart.

Facing the front panel, the terminals are:

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2 3 4

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9

6 7 8

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Alarm —If there is a buzzing sound, the battery is low. The user should reduce the AC load, charge the battery, and check the DC cable for excessive losses.

Fault LED (Red) — The red indicator turns on as the inverter shuts down due to overheating, overload, under voltage, or over voltage.

Immediately turn off all AC appliances if the Fault LED is lit. Allow the inverter to cool before continuing. Make sure that the ventilation vents are not blocked.

If an inverter shutdown was preceded by a buzzing sound, there may be an excessive load in combination with low voltage or a cable problem.

ON/OFF Switch — Controls AC output.

AC Outlets — Up to 8.3 amps at 110V AC 60 Hz.

Communication Port—RS485,data transmission

Remote Switch Connection — Insert wired remote switch to the connection port. Set ON/OFF switch to "remote" position.

50Hz/60Hz- Switches between 50Hz and 60Hz

Eco/Nor- Switches between Energy Saving mode and Normal mode

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KEY PARTS

1.Positive Terminal — Positive (+) DC Input (Red)2.Cooling Fans — Thermally controlled3.Negative Terminal — Negative (−) DC Input (Black)4.Ground Terminal — For insulated safety ground wire.

Figure 3: 1000W Inverter

Identification of Parts (DC Side)

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Never install the inverter in a sealed enclosure with flooded batteries. Gas can accumulate and there is a risk of explosion.

The inverter should never be mounted vertically on a vertical surface since it would present a hazard for the fan opening which is crucial for coolingthe inverter.

Cool, dry, well-ventilated area — Heat is the worst enemy for electronic equipment. Inverters must be in an area where the fans are not blocked or where they are not hit directly by the sun. They should be in an area free of any kind of moisture and allow for clearance of at least 10” around the unit to provide for adequate ventilation.Protection against fire hazard — the unit should be away from any flammable material, liquids, or any other combustible material. The unit can spark and the consequences could be severe.Close proximity to battery bank—prevent excessive voltage drop by keeping the unit close to the battery bank and having a properly sized wire going from the battery bank to the inverter.

Limiting electromagnetic interference (EMI) — ensure the inverter is firmly grounded to a building, vehicle, or earth grounded. Keep the inverter away from EMI receptors such as TVs, radios, and other audio/visual electronics to prevent damage/interference to the equipment. Secure inverter—the inverter could be stand alone or mounted using the outlying terminals on the inverter.

Installation

Location Recommendations

Ensure installation follows the following guidelines:

CAUTION

CAUTION

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

WARNING

Make sure inverter is in the off position before connecting anything.

Do not over-torque or over tighten the terminals. This could potentially damage the unit.

Refer to the technical specifications for max wire sizes on the controller and for the maximum amperage going through wires.

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Do not install the inverter in the same compartment as the battery bankbecause it could serve as a potential fire hazard.

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Example

A Microwave oven = 700 Watts

12V battery bank

700 Watts to run microwave oven using the batteries as if it was a 12VDC microwave requires 58 Amps

700 Watts / 12 Volts = 58 Amps

Now that amps have been determined, the amp-hours need to be determined. The microwave will be used for

approximately 3 hours a day.58 Amps * 3 hours = 174 Ah

At least a 174 Ah battery must be selected in order to use the 700-Watt microwave at 3 hours a day. However, determining a battery size is also dependent on the battery that is able to handle repeated discharge/charge cycles.

Load Operation = 3 hours

Determine the amount of Watts (Amps * Volts) for the load, and how long the load needs to operate—each electrical appliance has technical specificationsindicating the watts, or the volts and amps required for operation.Estimate load run-time—Battery size depends on load watts and run-time. Most loads are not constant, so estimation is very important.Utilize the formula Watts = Volts * AmpsDetermine Amps used for how many hours – Amp-hour (Ah)

Sizing a Battery Bank

For this Renogy inverter, the battery bank will be 12 volts direct current (12 VDC)

This is just an example. Actual quantities vary by battery capacity and rates of discharge.

NOTE

To power the microwave in the example, the user must use an inverter that is at least 1000 watts, if not more.

NOTE

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Grounding

DC Side Connection

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave inverters come equipped with a grounding lug to appropriately ground to earth or to another designated ground (for example, a metal frame of an RV). The connections to ground must be tight and against bare metal. Whether using the inverter in a mobile application, such as an RV, or in a building, grounding is highly recommended. The recommended wire size for grounding is 10 AWG insulated copper strand wire. For more information regarding grounding, users and/or installers must consult with the Local and National Electric Codes (NEC) for more specific grounding regulations and suggestions as they can change per scenario.

The Renogy Pure Sine Wave Inverters are suitable for 12V battery bank systems ONLY. Not following the minimum DC requirement will cause irreversible damage to the unit.

WARNING

CAUTION Be careful of the positive and negative poles. Reversing the poles might cause permanent damage to the inverter. It will surely blow the internal fuse.

NOTE Damage to the Renogy inverters due to reverse polarity is NOT covered by warranty.

NOTE The input terminals of the inverters have large capacitors connected to them. Once a positive and negative wire are connected to the terminals, it will complete the circuit, and commence drawing a heavy current momentarily. As a result, there may be a sparking occurring even if the inverter is in the off position. To minimize sparking, it is recommended that the user have the appropriate size wire feeding into the inverters and/or install an external fuse leading into the inverter.

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1.Flip inverter power to OFF position (on AC side)

2.Remove Cap, then unscrew inverter terminals and connect battery connections. Then tighten.

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Operation

AC Side Operation1.Connect electronic devices to electrical socket(s) on inverter. Flip inverter power to ON position (on AC side)

2. When finished, switch AC devices off FIRST, then turn off inverter switch

Assuming proper battery connection, the inverter is now ready for use.

CAUTION Avoid switching on the inverter with the load (electronic devices) already switched on. This may trigger an overload since some electronic devices have an initial high power surge to start.

CAUTION When switching off the inverter, turn off the electronic devices first. Although the inverter is off, the capacitors will still have a charge, so the DC and AC terminals must be disconnected if altering the circuitry.

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Inverter Troubleshooting

Eco Power Saving Mode Instruction

This inverter features a power saving mode to conserve battery power. To enable this function, set the DIP switch to ECO.Please note, the DIP Switch for the mode needs to be set BEFORE turning on the inverter.

Under power saving mode the inverter senses the output power being drawn. It shuts down the output power and remains on standby with lower idle consumption if the AC load is less than 50 watts.

The inverter will send a pulse once every 3 seconds to look for AC load. You will also notice the power light start to pulse, indicating ECO mode. If the inverter detects a load greater than 50 watts it will automatically start inverting, restores the output to power the load. When all loads are turned off the inverter will go back into search mode.

Input voltage is below 11V

Input voltage is above 15V

Input voltage is below 10.5V

Input voltage is above 15.5V

GFCI tripped

Use a higher wattage inverter or use a lower powered device

Disconnect the inverter and turn off the ON/OFF switch to reset

Disconnect appliances and turn off the ON/OFF switch to reset

Inverter overheats

Operating equipment draws too much power

Yellow LED Lit - Inverter shut down

Fault LED Lit, Inverter Shut Down and alarm on

Fault LED Lit and alarm beeps

Inverter is short circuited

Keep input voltage below 15V

Keep input voltage above 10.5V

Keep input voltage below 15.5V

Allow inverter to cool down

Check for adequate ventilation

Reduce the load on inverter

Keep input voltage above 11V

Indicator TroubleshootPotential Issue

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External Fusing

Fusing is a recommended in PV systems to provide a safety measure for connections going from panel to controller and controller to battery. Remember to always use the recommended wire gauge size based on the PV system and the controller.

16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 0

10A 15A 20A 30A 55A 75A 95A 130A 170A

NEC Maximum Current for different Copper Wire Sizes

Max. Current

#AWG

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Specifications

Model

1000 W

12V DC

50/60Hz

< 1.0A

10.5V ± 0.5V DC

10.0V ± 0.5V DC

1

-4°F - 158°F / -20℃ - 70℃

AC On/Off Switch

FCC Part 15 class B

7.52 lbs / 3.41 kgs.

13.40 x 7.60 x 2.80 in / 340 x 193 x 71mm

R-INVT-PGH1-10111S

Continuous Power

Input Voltage

Output Voltage

Efficiency

FrequencyTotal harmonic distortion (THD)

No load current draw

Peak surge

110V AC +/- 10%

2000 W

> 90%

< 3%

Over voltage shutdown

Cooling fan

AC output sockets

Power output control

Dimensions Net weight

(approximate)

Certification

Battery low shutdown

Battery low alarm

15.5V ± 0.5V DC

Thermally controlled

temperature range

List dimensions

Thickness

Wire length

2.88 x 2.31 x .94in / 73 x 58.7 x 23mm

0.63in / 1.5mm

Approx 19.8ft

Wired remote control

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This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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Dimensions

1000W

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339.8mm[13.4in]

290.0mm[11.4in] 71.5mm[2.8in]

1.5mm[0.06in]

180.0mm[7.1in]

193.

0mm

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in]

166.

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[6.5

in]

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